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Josefstrasse 225 1st Floor 8005 Zurich Switzerland
5.18 Miles to nearest airport
nLighten (ZRH1)

nLighten operates a leading network of edge data centers across Europe, with its Zurich facility serving as a key hub. Conveniently located near the central station and just 15 minutes from Zurich Airport, this data center offers colocation, connectivity, and on-site services to local industry, private users, and mobile workers, providing low-latency network access.

Facility Design & Capacity

The Zurich data center has a total area of 1,439 m². It features a Fully Built-Out Whitespace area of 1,418 m² available for customer IT equipment. Colocation options range from quarter rack to full rooms, including Full Cabinets, Partial Cabinets, and Shared Rackspace Footprints. The facility also provides Remote Hands service and has a Mixed Meet-Me-Room (MMR).

Power & Cooling Infrastructure

The facility has a Fully Built-Out Power capacity of 1,200 kW (1.2 MW), with a maximum power/rack allowance of 7 kW. The power infrastructure operates with N+1 Standby Power Redundancy, featuring independent A and B feeds to each cabinet. The cooling system also provides N+1 Cooling Redundancy and is designed to comply with the ASHRAE A1 allowable category for cooling and humidity. The data center reports an efficient PUE of 1.29.

Security & Fire Protection

Security measures include CCTV surveillance, Biometric Access Control, and Card Access Control. For fire safety, the facility is equipped with Fire detection and suppression equipment in the data center area, employing an Automatic Fire suppression system.

Connectivity & Interconnection

The data center fosters interconnection with 3 Network providers and offers access to 2 Peering networks. Additionally, there are 2 Tenants offering colocation services within the facility, enhancing the ecosystem.

Certifications & Standards

The nLighten Zurich data center meets high international standards, adhering to a Tier 3 Design. It holds numerous certifications, including ISO14001, ISO22301, ISO50001, DSS PCI Compliant, SOC 1 Type I Certified, and SOC 2 Type I Certified.

Additional Features

The site is staffed with Onsite Technical Staff 24/7. Beyond the data hall, the facility offers an office area and ample parking space for customer convenience. The data center floor type is Mixed.

Why Choose Zurich Dc 5

Zurich Dc 5 data center is built to meet the demands of modern enterprises, offering robust infrastructure, premium connectivity, and top-tier security. Whether you're deploying a single server or scaling to multiple racks, each facility is engineered for performance, reliability, and flexibility.

Tier III Certified

Redundant infrastructure with 99.99% uptime guarantee

Premium Connectivity

Multiple carrier options and low-latency connections

Advanced Security

Biometric access, 24/7 monitoring, and CCTV surveillance

Prime Location

Central Zurich location with excellent transport links

Expert Support

Local technical team available 24/7 for remote hands

Scalable Solutions

From single rack to private cage configurations

Technical Specifications

Comprehensive infrastructure details for Zurich Dc 5

Total Critical Power

1.2 MW

Indicates the maximum uninterrupted power capacity the facility can support during operation.

Max Power Rack

7 KW

Specifies the maximum power allocation per rack, ensuring high-density deployments.

Standby Power Redundancy

N+1

Supports critical systems with backup power sources during outages or maintenance.

Cooling Redundancy

N+1

Maintains optimal temperatures through backup cooling systems.

Automatic Firesuppression

Instantly detects and suppresses fires without manual intervention.

Fire Suppression System

Provides a comprehensive system to control or extinguish fires automatically.

Meet-Me-Room (MMR)

Enables cross-connection between carriers and customers within the facility.

CCTV Surveillance

Monitors premises in real-time for safety and compliance.

Biometric Access Control

Secures critical areas with fingerprint or retinal scanning systems.

Card Access Control

Allows controlled entry through RFID or magnetic access cards.

Total Building Size

1,418 Sq.m.

Total structural area of the facility housing all infrastructure.

Onsite Technical Staff

Certified technicians available on-site to assist with technical needs.

Key Performance Metrics

99.99%
Uptime SLA
1.2 MW
Total Power
3
Providers
24/7
Remote Hand Support

Compliance & Certifications

Tier 3
Uptime Institute (Design)
PCI DSS
PCI DSS
Compliant
SOC 1
SOC 1
Type I Certified
SOC 2
SOC 2
Type I Certified
ISO 14001
ISO 14001
Environmental Management
ISO 22301
ISO 22301
Business Continuity
ISO 50001
ISO 50001
Energy Management

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